Passport
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Answers from VisaVerge guidesWhat are some of the new visa requirements implemented in 2025?
Starting June 23, 2025, applicants must provide a list of social media usernames used in the past five years; a Visa Integrity Fee of $250 will be effective October 1, 2025.
Read: US Colleges See Decline in Indian Enrollment Amid Visa DelaysWhat changes are happening to visa-free entry rules in 2026?
Starting in 2026, Mongolia’s visa-free entry rules will vary by nationality, with some countries requiring e-visas.
Read: Mongolia Extends Visa Exemption for 34 Countries Through 2026What action is required for visa applications starting January 1, 2026?
Beneficiaries must use updated fee amounts for all applications postmarked on or after January 1, 2026, as any request not including these updated fees will be rejected.
Read: US Visa Rules Jan 2026: 39-Country Ban and Fee HikesWhich countries are implementing changes to their visa policies as of August 2025?
As of August 2025, the UK, India, and Saudi Arabia are implementing significant changes to their visa policies.
Read: August 2025 Immigration Updates: UK Fee Hikes, India Re 1 Visa, Saudi Work PermitsHow can travelers ensure their digital status is up-to-date during the transition period?
Travelers should use the same passport linked to their UKVI account and update document details if they renew or replace their passport.
Read: UKVI Replaces Visa Vignette Stickers with Digital Evisas by 2026
European Pet Passport Requires ISO-Compliant Microchip and Rabies Vaccination from April
The EU will mandate pet passports and stricter document checks for dogs, cats, and ferrets starting April 22, 2026, to improve traceability and combat fraud.
Emirates and Etihad Update Passport Rules for Dubai Flights as New Ban Takes Effect
UAE airlines Emirates and Etihad ban Iranian passport holders from entry and transit as of 2026, with exemptions…
Ghana Opens Visa-Free Entry to All African Passports on Africa Day, May 25
Ghana will grant visa-free entry to all African passport holders starting May 25, 2026, joining five nations leading…
ITIN or SSN: Which Tax ID You Need and How to Apply Before the April 15 Deadline
The April 15, 2026, tax deadline requires immigrants to use an SSN or apply for an ITIN. Payments…
Telangana High Court Says NOC Needed for Passport Renewal in Criminal Cases
The Telangana High Court ruled that people with pending criminal cases must first get a trial court NOC…
India’s Passport Revolution Reaches 56 Countries on Henley Passport Index
India’s passport hits 75th rank with 56 visa-free spots in 2026. While avoiding major US bans, travelers face…
Foreign Birth Registration (fbr) Opens Irish Passport Path via Island of Ireland Grandparent
Learn how to claim Irish citizenship via a grandparent, including FBR registration steps, document requirements, and U.S. dual…
State Department Reinstates Passport Requirement for Diversity Visa Lottery
The U.S. reinstates passport requirements for the DV-2028 lottery to curb fraud, requiring applicants to provide passport data…
Parliamentary Committee Approves Visa-Free Travel for Official Passport Holders to Egypt
Uganda and Egypt sign a visa-free deal for diplomatic and service passport holders to ease official travel; ordinary…
Global Ranking Names Best Citizenship by Region in 2026, Beyond Visa-Free Travel
IMI Daily redefines 'best citizenship' as a package of tax, settlement, and dual nationality rights, moving focus away…